Research Associate, Geomatics Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering

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Job ID: 12439

Updated: May 20, 2017

Location: Main Campus

Position Overview

The Department of Geomatics Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering invites applications for a Research Associate - LiDAR Data Processing. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Research Associate primary purpose is to assist the Principle Investigator (PI) and support the research team through providing semi-skilled or skilled technical procedures. The Research Associate will record findings to collaborate on publications within the field of the research in both a national and international level. Success in the role will require some judgment and decision making, following procedures and guidelines set by the PI, and extensive daily collaboration with the research team.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Software tools for automated extraction of road attributes from mobile LiDAR data which may include following features: fusion of images and LiDAR for man-made object extraction and recognition; registration of images and mobile LiDAR

Under general supervision and direction of the PI, develop and implement original experiments within the guidelines of the research

Conduct literature reviews, surveys, experiments and other research in scholarly publications when required to

Keep work area clean and safe

Recommend change to processes and procedures

Interact with other members of the team and undertake literature reviews

Establishes and maintains effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community

Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities and progress of work

Understanding of safety codes, standards and systems related to specialization

Qualifications / Requirements:

PhD is required; geomatics engineering or related subjects is preferred

5 years professional experience in object oriented programming, preferable in C/C++

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